The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-06
sunday school Convention.

BLooMsBURe, Pa, April 90, 1887.
The third semi-annual convention of the
Sunday schools OF Bloomsbury, Pa, was
called to order IN the M. e. Church at two
o'clock p. m., by the president, Mr.. w. ].
Bidleman.
After singing, devotional exercises were
conducted by Rev. J. s. Wagner. The
Secretary being absent, on motion j. s.
Wagner was elected Secretary pro tempore.
Reading OF the minutes Of previous ses-
sions was postponed until the evening ses-
sion.
The discussion Of the first topic on the
programme, "Who Should Compose the
Sunday School ?" was opened by E. H.
Little, Esq, who showed that every one
who takes up the Bible with honest inten-
tions has right to study 1t, that the study
OF the Bible is the basis Of the proper OBJ
servation Of the Holy Sabbath. The dis
cussion was continued by Mr.. Spear.
After singing, the second topic, "When
May we Look for the Conversion OF Chill
dren ?" was opened by Rev. F. b. Riddle.
lhC pOlnts ulhuC WSlc tbo ShhN ~
born heir to the inheritance of salvation,
but must accept this consciously when 1t
| arrives at the age of ccountability-this
age varies in different cases. There is a
great deal t. be learned The obstacles to
| the conversion of children were brought
out and properly treated. But, notwith.
| standing these adverse influences, conver.
| sions continue to be observed.
The third topic, "The Proper Use of the
Lesson Leaf" was opened by Rev. F. p.
| Manhart The different features of the
lesson leaf were noted and attention called
| to the more important. There Is an i'm
proper use Of the lesson leaf, in this that il
is too often made to take the place of the
| Bible. From this results lamentable ig
norance of the Bible Suggested that the
older scholars, at least, do not use the les
sou leaf in the study of the lesson in the
class. Further discussion by Rev. Mr.
Mitchell and Mr.. Spear.
After music, the fourth topic, "Hints or
the Devotional Exercises of the School,
was announced. Rev. DR.. Mitchell, who
was named to open it, offered an apology
for not doing 80. On motion it was decided
that the discussion be postponed, and tina
Rev. DR.. Mitchell be granted time at The
opening of the evening session to discuss
the topic. After singing the question, bo,
was passed.
| Prof. d. j. Waller answered the question
"Should the Sunday School Teacher be g
Processing Christian" in the affirmative.
"Should any one who is not a Processing
Christian Teach in the Sunday School ?
Depends upon circumstances. "Should {
Sunday School Teacher Engage in ANY
Social Amusement ?" Answered in affirm
ative, conditionally SIS Serious Non
Professor Better Than an Inconsistent Pro
lessor ?" Answered in the affirmative will
conditions.
On motion convention adjourned. Closet
with doxology and benediction.
J. 8. WAGNER, Sec'y, pro tenn.
EVENING SESSION.
The evening session was called to orde
by President Bidleman. After singing, de
votional exercises were conducted by Rev
Spear.
On motion, j. s. Wilson was elected Sec
retary. In accordance with a motion
passed in the afternoon session, Rev. DR.
Mitchell addressed the convention on tn,
topic assigned him for the afternoon
"Hints on the Devotional Exercises Of th
School," The following points were men
toned: Responsive readings tendto inatten
ton in Bible reading; singing should b.
rendered interesting by being varied
prayers should be brief; all exercises shoult
be devotional.
Rev. Wagner then delivered an addres
on his topic, "How Can Attendance o
Sunday School Children gpon Churcl
Services be Secured ?" Children should no
be allowed to acquire the idea that tn
Sunday school is their church, and that
by attending it, they have discharged thei
duty to the church. Parents should Sc
their children consistent example i
church attendance. The teacher should b
a consistent, devout Christian, an expert
enced guide. The children may be take
to the church services before they are abl
to attend Sunday school or to stay for bot
services,
Singing by the convention was FOLLOWED
with an essay by Mr., H. G. Supplee on tn
topic, "What is the True Mission of tn
Sunday School ?" During the singin
which followed, a collection was taken uI
which resulted in raising two dollars an
eighteen cents,
In the unavoidable absence from town G
Rev. Leverett, the discussion of the mex
topic, "How Can we Retain the Olde
Children of the School ?" was opened b
Rev. Canoe. The key to the success c
the school in this, as in every other respect
Is the teacher. Some teachers think ii
great trouble to keep class book. Th
good teacher will hold his class together
The good teacher, necessary to hold tn
class of older children exists, or can
made, in every school. The children mus
feel that their school is moving, is doin
something, and is one of the best in tn
community, They will then be intereste
and retained
The question box was now opened an
several questions were clearly and cor
cisely answered by Prof. Waller.
By motion the President was instructe
to appoint committee of three to max
all necessary arrangements for the neS
semi i-annual convention. Adjourned.
JAS. S. WILSON, Secy.
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